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Sleek and responsive road shoes that give a snappy, springy toe-off. The streamlined bootie construction hugs your feet for a snug feel, and the heel counter flexes for more freedom in your stride as you sprint up the steep staircase on your run.

The approximate thickness of the midsole cushioning under the heel and the forefoot. A thicker heel and greater difference between heel and toe height tends to suit heel-strike runners, while forefoot and midfoot strikers may prefer a minimal drop between heel and toe cushioning.

The drop is the difference in height between the heel and the forefoot midsole cushioning. Traditional running shoes tend to have a 10mm drop or higher while minimalist style shoes are on the lower end of the spectrum.

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